The Philadelphia Phillies (13-8) are going for a series sweep over the Miami Marlins (8-12) with an Easter Sunday matchup at Citizens Bank Park. After a convincing 7-2 win on Friday, the Phils had to hang on by the skin of their teeth for an 11-10 win on Saturday.
Jordan Romano came into the game in the ninth inning with a comfortable 11-4 lead. He made it very uncomfortable in a hurry, however, giving up six runs on six hits with two home runs, recording just two outs. Manager Rob Thomson was forced to bring José Alvarado in to secure the final out.
Second baseman Bryson Stott led the offensive charge from the leadoff spot, a position he's becoming very familiar with, going 3-for-5 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, two runs scored and three RBIs. He has appeared in the one-hole in seven of the Phillies' last nine games, and gets the assignment again on Sunday.
In other news, the struggling Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain before the game.
Phillies vs. Marlins probable pitchers, April 20
- Jesús Luzardo (2-0, 2.31 ERA) will take the ball for the Phillies against his former team. The left-hander went 5 1/3 innings in his last start against the San Francisco Giants, allowing three runs on five hits with four strikeouts, his season low through four games. He has 29 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings on the year, with just seven walks, giving him a 1.07 WHIP.
- Connor Gillispie (0-2, 6.63 ERA) will close out the series for the Marlins. The 27-year-old right-hander is making just his fifth career start. In seven total MLB appearances, he has a 5.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Last time out, Gillispie got blasted for eight runs in five innings by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, April 20
- 1. 2B Bryson Stott
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. LF Max Kepler
- 7. 3B Alec Bohm
- 8. CF Johan Rojas
- 9. C Rafael Marchán
Miami Marlins starting lineup, April 20
- 1. SS Xavier Edwards
- 2. 1B Eric Wagaman
- 3. 3B Connor Norby
- 4. 2B Otto Lopez
- 5. CF Dane Myers
- 6. RF Kyle Stowers
- 7. LF Javier Sanoja
- 8. DH Matt Mervis
- 9. C Rob Brantly
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 1:35 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Marlins broadcast will be on FanDuel Sports Florida and WBFS-TV
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Marlins fans can tune into the game on FOX Sports 940AM (WINZ), WAQI 710.